NIGERIA, Dec. 1 -- Nweze, a respected reporter, who covered Anambra State while residing in Asaba, died in early October in a motor accident on his way home from work in Onitsha.

The Nsukka-born journalist was buried about two weeks ago in his hometown amid widespread grief from colleagues, friends, and relatives.

On Saturday, members of the Correspondents' Chapel, Anambra State, visited the family's Asaba residence to commiserate with his widow, Mrs. Chioma Alphonsus Eze, and their four children.

The delegation, led by the Chapel Chairman, Chief Chuks Ilozue, presented a cheque of N600,000, a support fund raised by journalists and well-meaning individuals.

While expressing gratitude, the widow broke down in tears as she revealed that...